The number of undocumented migrants at the US-Mexico border has reached its highest number—180,034—since April 2000. / BBC These are the countries the State Dept. says vaccinated Americans can travel to—though there's no guarantee they'll be let in. / Quartz June appears to
ProPublica publishes tax and income details of people like Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett to expose how the wealthy avoid income tax. / ProPublica As a result, internal and external investigations are beginning—to find out who leaked. / The Wall Street Journal Your weekly white paper: Less educated citizens in democracies
According to the NOAA, there was "no discernible" change in carbon emissions during the pandemic. / USA Today A sinking ship near Sri Lanka carried 78 metric tons of plastic pellets that now pose unimaginable environmental consequences. / NPR The Justice Dept. has recovered $2.3 million of the ransom
Major Indian states that were virus hotpots are easing restrictions as Covid numbers continue to fall. / BBC News A study of federal pandemic aid says the largest benefits went to the poorest households and those with children. / The New York Times One unexpected upside of the pandemic: The flu virus
As the vaccination rollout continues, many people have embraced group activities, while many others are entering a new phase of anxiety. / The New Yorker Related/unrelated: "'I took part in the psilocybin trial and it changed my life." / The Independent The Army Corps of Engineers recommends a
The NIH director says states with vaccination rates below 70% are at increased risk for future outbreaks. / CNN See also: Charts and maps show how Covid cases are declining across the US. / BuzzFeed News Say what you will—and many have—about the AstraZeneca vaccine, but it was instrumental in
The president of Tokyo 2020 says the Olympics will go ahead "100 percent," though perhaps without spectators. / BBC News American and Southwest Airlines won't resume serving alcohol until passengers stop attacking their flight attendants. / Food & Wine Movie theater chain AMC offers free popcorn to retail
Innovative shifts in manufacturing processes have resulted in huge profit windfalls—and now, massive supply shortages globally. / The New York Times A recruiter explains why restaurants really can't find enough staff. "Restaurants are just going to have to pay people more or have better benefits." / Washingtonian
We're taking a long weekend to rest and will resume publishing on Wednesday (the same day Camp ToB 2021 commences). See you then! Helen Branswell: As Covid dissipates in the US, cold and flu viruses may return with a vengeance. / STAT Millions of people registered with Dr. B
It's entirely possible that most Covid deaths could occur after there are enough vaccines to protect those most at risk globally. / The New York Times See also: "Coronavirus Variant Excited To Compete With World's Top Mutations In Tokyo This Summer." / The Onion "It
